Buy Blanton’s Gold Edition 750ml — Single Barrel Bourbon
$165.99
Buy Blanton’s Gold Edition 750ml, a step up in proof and intensity from the standard Original, bottled at 103 proof from the same high-rye Mash Bill #2 and Warehouse H center-cut barrels. Expect honeyed rye, tobacco, dark chocolate, and dried fruit with a long, layered finish. Once export-only, now an annual US allocation since 2020 alongside Straight From The Barrel. One of the most sought-after Blanton’s expressions domestically. Add this bold single barrel to your cart today.
Description
Buy Blanton’s Gold Edition 750ml — Single Barrel Bourbon
DESCRIPTION & TASTING PROFILE
Buy Blanton’s Gold Edition 750ml and you’re getting the same Warehouse H DNA as the standard Original pushed to a noticeably higher proof, amplifying the rye spice, charred oak, and dark fruit character the mash bill is known for without moving into the fully uncut territory of Straight From The Barrel.
The Profile
- Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
- Spirit Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Single Barrel)
- Proof/ABV: 103 Proof (51.5% ABV)
- Age Statement: No stated age
- Mash Bill: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (high-rye, 10-15%), aged in the center-cut section of Warehouse H
Sensory Tasting Notes
The Nose
Spicy rye and tobacco lead, followed by honeyed caramel, dark fruit, and a citrus lift with hints of dark chocolate.
The Palate
Full and rich, carrying apricot, butter, black pepper, and light honey over toasted oak; the added proof compared to the standard Original brings real structure without overwhelming heat.
The Finish
Extremely long and harmonious, closing on toffee and apple developing into pecan, caramel, and charred oak.
The Heritage
Blanton’s Gold spent decades as an international-only expression before Sazerac announced its domestic US release in 2020 alongside Straight From The Barrel, finally giving American drinkers access to a bottle long chased through import channels. Built on the same Warehouse H tradition Colonel Blanton established and Elmer T. Lee formalized in 1984, Gold Edition has quickly become one of the most allocated Blanton’s expressions on US shelves, with demand for it, Black, and Straight From The Barrel consistently outpacing supply since the mid-2010s according to retailers tracking the full lineup.
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